Youth Advocate, Promise Academy I After-School (Grades 6 - 12)
- Employer
- Harlem Children's Zone
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Product, Services & Policy, Education Advocacy
- Job Type
- After School
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HCZ Promise Academy I After-School is seeking part-time Youth Advocates to monitor the progress of each student assigned to their caseload through regular contact and collaboration with the student, his/her parents, school staff, and all other stakeholders. The Youth Advocate will develop individualized action plans to help students achieve academic, social and personal success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements
To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote academic, social, and personal success for 25-30 students
- Schedule school visits, meet with guidance counselors and teachers to discuss student academic progress
- Distribute and review bi-weekly progress reports
- Schedule weekly advisement/counseling sessions with students
- Develop curriculum and write lesson plans for career and college prep workshops and seminars
- Maintain student files and draft case notes to document student progress
- Maintain and develop parent involvement for all students
- Support Harlem Children's Zone agency-wide programs and events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements
- A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
- Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year experience working in youth development
- Must have knowledge of the New York City school system
- Ability to effectively engage students
- Patient, motivated, well organized, with exceptional communication skills
- Dedicated to providing positive outcomes for children and families residing in Harlem
To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.
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